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Clapman Family History

Clapman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Clayman, Chapman, Claman, Carman, Lapan, Clapham, Flaxman, Lipman

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Where is the Clapman family from?

You can see how Clapman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clapman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clapman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Clapman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Clapman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Clapman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clapman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clapman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clapman. 100% of Clapman men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Clapman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
  • House Duties
    8%
  • Unpaid Housework
    8%

What Clapman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clapman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clapman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 347 immigration records available for the last name Clapman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 128 military records available for the last name Clapman. For the veterans among your Clapman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clapman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Clapman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Clapman in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clapman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clapman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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